"Experts" spend a lot of time exploring things that just are not there. Over the past several years, the terms "Red State" and "Blue State" have entered the English language. In reality, neither exists as some may want you to believe.
A majority of voters in North Carolina have chosen Republicans to be their President in every Presidential Election since 1980. New Yorkers have chosen a Democratic President in every election since 1988. That is not the major difference between North Carolina and New York.
Bigger differences can be found in each state's economy, metropolitan areas, climate, culture, and many others. The majority of New Yorkers may be more liberal than the majority of North Carolinians. But, there are thousands of liberal people in North Carolina and thousands of conservatives in New York.
More people voted for George Bush in New York than in North Carolina. More people voted for George Bush in California than in Texas. Obviously, this is a result of higher populations but, it still helps debunk the red vs. blue issue.
More skilled political scientists will look beyond the breakdown of states to how population density, income, and other factors affect voting habits.
Bottom Line? The best way to describe a state or an individual does not include who they vote for and there are more Republicans in California than in Texas.
Rabbit
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